D2) Fire Alarm Systems Fundamentals
Presented by: Jason Phelps, Plans Examiner II, Jason Phelps Code Consulting
Thursday, October 2 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
(Virtual / Full Day)
Class Description
This full-day online class has many illustrations and photos to demonstrate key components of fire alarm systems, including initiating devices, notification appliances, and control panels, as well as many tips of what to look for and how to apply the code to inspection and plan review.
Oregon-specific information will be incorporated into the presentation as appropriate.
Class begins online promptly at 9:00 am Pacific Time and ends by 4:00 pm and offers six hours of ICC Preferred Provider continuing education units/credit (CEUs). Zoom link/access and other important info including handouts will be emailed 24 hours in advance.
Learning Objectives
907 IBC; Types of systems; Documentation; Periodic Testing; Battery Calculations; Survivability; Heat detectors; Smoke Detectors; Duct Detectors; Manual Pull Stations; Remote Annunciator; Audible Notification; Visual Notification; RAT Communicators
About our Presenter
Jason Phelps has 16 years commercial construction experience in steel stud framing, drywall, and acoustical ceilings. He received an Associates of Applied Science in Building Inspection Technology from PCC in 2004. He worked as a Commercial Building Inspector with the City of Newberg for 6 years. Currently working for the City of Hillsboro as a Plans Examiner, specializing in hazardous materials for the last 14 years. He also works as a building codes instructor with Chemeketa Community College for the past 8 years. He was a 2018 & 2021 IMC committee member and a 2024 IBC-General committee member. Current 2027 IMC committee member.
Class Materials/Books (suggested to bring)
2021/2024 IBC (International Building Code) and 2019/2022 NFPA 72
Target Audience (who should attend)
Plans Examiners, Fire Marshals, Architects, Engineers
Level of Expertise
Beginner to Intermediate
ICC Preferred Provider Program Continuing Education Credit
(ICC CEUs)
OBOA is proud to be an approved International Code Council (ICC) Preferred Provider. ICC certificate holders must obtain a specified number of CEUs every three years in order to maintain their certifications and a portion of these CEUs must be obtained through Preferred Provider or ICC training. The Preferred Provider Program recognizes and promotes ICC-approved educational offerings as they relate to codes, standards and guidelines, as well as building construction materials, products and methods. ICC certificate holders may obtain ICC CEUs from Preferred Providers that can be applied toward the renewal requirements of ICC’s certification program.
 ICC PPP CEUs: 6 Online Contact hours / 0.6 CEUs
An ICC CEU is a continuing education unit; each 10 clock hours of continuing education equals 1 CEU. Our typical one-day seminar has 6 hours of instruction, or 0.6 CEUs. Participation in all OBOA courses meet the needs for International Code Council (ICC) certification renewal continuing education credits as noted for each class. Please check with your appropriate jurisdiction and/or institution regarding your specific continuing education credit needs.
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